The Ringer Music Show
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The Ringer's Charles Holmes and cohost Grace Spelman present the most notorious new podcast in the industry, The Ringer Music Show. Every Tuesday, they'll bring you the latest news, hottest takes, and deepest reporting about the wild world of music and the chaotic industry that creates it.
The Ringer Music Show
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‘The Ringer Music Show’ is officially going on hiatus until further notice
The Ringer Music Show is officially going on hiatus until further notice. We have appreciated everyone who has been a part of the making of this show, including producers, guests, and everyone in between. We are grateful for everyone who has tuned in and listen to us and felt an impact with this show. We will miss you all.
Host: Charles Holmes
Producers: Jade Whaley and Justin Sayles
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Charles Holmes and Justin Sayles discuss the future of hip-hop and rap and what is coming next in this genre
Charles Holmes and Justin Sayles discuss the future of hip-hop and rap and what is coming next in this genre. The two come up with five predictions and suggestions for the near future in hip-hop and rap.
Host: Charles Holmes
Guest: Justin Sayles
Producers: Jade Whaley and Justin Sayles
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Charles, Justin, and Logan discuss their favorite music of the year
The BackOutsideBoyz are here once again! Charles Holmes, Justin Sayles, and Logan Murdock sit down to partake in the Ringer Music Show Best of 2022 Draft. Featuring Album of the Year, Rapper of the Year, Song of the Year, and more!
Host: Charles Holmes
Guest: Justin Sayles and Logan Murdock
Producers: Jade Whaley and Justin Sayles
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Charles Holmes and Justin Sayles discuss the changing nature of stardom and offer their “Top Five Rap One-Hit Wonders”
Charles Holmes and Justin Sayles are back to discuss the ups and downs of DaBaby and Roddy Ricch’s careers and how they are ultimately falling off (0:35). They also discuss the new one-hit wonders and the changing nature of stardom, ending with their “Top Five Rap One-Hit Wonders” (37:12).
Host: Charles Holmes
Guest: Justin Sayles
Producers: Jade Whaley and Justin Sayles
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The guys examine what it means to be a new artist in 2022 and the rate at which listening to music is drastically changing
Charles Holmes sits down with resident Ringer producer Justin Sayles to discuss the state—or lack thereof—of new artists. The guys examine what it means to be a new artist in 2022 and the rate at which listening to music is drastically changing. To end, the guys dissect a potential Grammy Best New Artist nominations list to see who they recognize and who they don’t.
Host: Charles Holmes
Guest: Justin Sayles
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Charles, Justin, and Logan review the album and discuss Drake’s toxic persona
The BackOutsideBoyz are back! Charles Holmes, Justin Sayles, and Logan Murdock are back to discuss Drake and 21 Savage’s new collab project Her Loss. The guys talk initial reactions, worst lyrics (9:01), Drake’s toxic persona (23:07), best songs on the project (44:39), and end it with overall ratings out of 100 (52:38).
Host: Charles Holmes
Guests: Justin Sayles and Logan Murdock
Producers: Justin Sayles and Jade Whaley
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Joe also discusses his new book, ‘Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story’
For much of the 21st century, Atlanta has been the center of the hip-hop universe. That begins with not only Outkast, but also rappers like T.I., Jeezy, and Gucci Mane, who rose to fame and great influence in the 2000s. The past decade saw a new crop of superstars spring up from the city—the story of 2010s rap can’t be told without mentioning Migos, Young Thug, and Future (and later, Lil Baby and Gunna).
But lately, the scene has been in a bit of flux. Migos appears to be no more, with Quavo and ..read more
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Charles sits down with Logan Murdock to discuss Kid Cudi’s new animated rom-com and visual album
Charles Holmes sits down with Logan Murdock to discuss Kid Cudi in light of his new project, Entergalactic, an animated rom-com and visual album created by Kid Cudi and Kenya Barris.
Hosts: Charles Holmes and Logan Murdock
Producers: Justin Sayles and Jade Whaley
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Charles and Justin discuss the best seasoned rappers still in the game
This week, Charles Holmes and Justin Sayles sit down to discuss the most seasoned rap veterans still in the game in their “Top 10 Best Rappers Over 40” list (29:40). Later in the show, Charles is joined by Freddie Gibbs to discuss his new album, $oul $old $eparately (1:07:54).
Hosts: Charles Holmes and Justin Sayles
Guest: Freddie Gibbs
Producer: Jade Whaley
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The Gary, Indiana, native talks about his career and his latest album and major label debut, ‘$oul $old $eparately’
Last week, after nearly two decades in the game and countless acclaimed independent releases, Freddie Gibbs released his major label debut, $oul $old Separately. Ahead of $$$, the Gary, Indiana, native appeared on The Ringer Music Show to talk how he got to where he is, his acting career, and a lot more. To hear the entire interview check out the Music Show.
I would be a bad rap fan if I didn’t poke fun at you a little bit. You’ve released five al ..read more